NAC Laboratory and Safety Sciences Training Fellowship, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

NAC is seeking a qualified and motivated candidate for a Laboratory Safety and Sciences Training

Fellowship focused on developing skills and experience in conducting research and evaluation of poliovirus laboratory biosafety, environmental and containment projects. The fellow will participate under the mentorship of NAC staff to develop skills and experience in design of scientific project proposals, protocols, and data collection tools; conduct biosafety studies in laboratory settings; validate and analyze data collected; and develop presentations, reports, and manuscripts to disseminate results for poliovirus containment implementation. Anticipated projects include participation in laboratory studies, development and implementation of innovative science agenda, data collection and analysis for biosafety and environmental studies, surveys, emergency response and planning activities, and communications products.

Learning objectives include:

• Improve skills in project design
• Data collection tool development
• Data management and analysis methods
• Build professional networks and applied experience through collaboration with CDC staff and international and country partners in implementation of the WHO Global Action Plan IV standard for poliovirus containment
• Participate in online CDC-offered data collection and analysis trainings
• Participate in laboratory biosafety and environmental studies
• Participate in survey and surveillance activities
• Participate in emergency response and planning activities
• Participate in literature reviews and research agenda development aligned to strategic plans
• Gain experience in development of poliovirus containment products (e.g., presentations, reports, journal manuscripts)

Preferred skills:

•  Prior work experience in molecular, microbiological, or biomedical laboratories
• Interest in biocontainment and biosecurity
• Ability to collaborate with diverse internal and external partners
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Prior experience conducting data collection and management

Eligibility requirements:

Doctoral or Master’s degree received within the last 60 months preferred or currently pursuing

Disciplines:

•  Life Health and Medical Sciences
• Mathematics and Statistics
• Social and Behavioral Sciences
•  Public Health

For laboratory work, applicant must meet agency and site-specific occupational health program requirements, such as proof of vaccination. Anticipated travel: domestic, 10% or less

Location: Atlanta, GA. Workplace flexibilities: onsite at CDC and telework.

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